Britain's Mario Kart Family Heads to London

Things are really heating up this summer as Mario Kart 7 on Nintendo 3DS fever looks set to sweep the Nation. Nintendo is on a mission to launch Britain's biggest family gaming tournament as they search to find Britain's Fastest Family with Mario Kart 7, the fun, family racing game.  Whoever is crowned Britain's Fastest Family will become the proud owners of a stunning new Honda Jazz Si - not to mention a limited edition Mario Kart 7 trophy and a host of other incredible prizes. With all this to race for it is time to get practicing!
 
The Mario Kart 7 Britain's Fastest Family Tournament is running across England, Scotland and Wales offering all Mario Kart 7 fans the opportunity to compete to get the fastest race times. Regional heats will take place at HMV Oxford Circus  on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th August, but only the fastest will make the cut and gain a seat at the grand finale in October to be in with a chance to claim the car, title, trophy and incredible prizes.
 
Family ties will be tested to the max as the competition is to be made up exclusively of family teams.  Young and old family racers alike will join forces to see off the intense competition via a mix of blistering speed and ruthless strategy. Expect no-holds-barred racing as Mario Kart 7 offers the ability to glide over the track as well as speed on the sea floor as you race underwater, all in glorious 3D.
 
Stay tuned for more information on how to take part as well as details on incredible prizes please visit www.nintendo.co.uk/britainsfastestfamily.
 
Comedian and huge Mario Kart fan, Rufus Hound has created exclusive videos to help everybody get ready for Mario Kart 7 Britain's Fastest Family Tournament ahead of the regional heats coming to your town. Rufus' top tips on how to perfect your racing technique can be found here www.nintendo.co.uk/britainsfastestfamily or accessed via the Nintendo 3DS YouTube channel
 
In the meantime get racing at home to select your fastest family members to enter to give your family the best chance of claiming victory. Whether it's your dad, mum, or even your grandma, give everyone a go in the driving seat before entering the tournament.